Between 1989 and 1995, Babes in Toyland released three studio albums; Spanking Machine (1990), the commercially successful Fontanelle (1992), and Nemesisters
(1995), before becoming inactive in 1997 and eventually disbanding in
2001. While the band was inspirational to some performers in the riot grrrl movement in the Pacific Northwest, Babes in Toyland never associated themselves with the movement.

In August 2014, Babes In Toyland announced that they would be
reuniting, touring and possibly recording again. As of February 2015,
the band has booked several shows.